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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Google co-founder Sergey Brin splits from wife Anne Wojcicki

Google co-founder Sergey Brin is living apart from wife and
23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki, according to a report in technology blog All
Things D.

Brin and Wojcicki, both 40, have been married for six years
and have two children. The couple have been living apart for several months, a
spokesman for the couple said.

"They remain good friends and partners,” the person
said. They are not legally separated.

It's unclear if the couple will reconcile because, according
to the report, Brin is dating a Google employee.

The split will reportedly not have an effect on Google even
if the couple divorce. Brin and Wojcicki have a prenuptial agreement, All
Things D said.

Brin is one of the world's richest men and is currently
worth $22.8 billion, according to Forbes.

He also has many business entanglements with Wojcicki. He,
Google and Google Ventures have all invested in 23andMe, which sells DNA test
kits.

The couple also are involved with the Breakthrough Prize Foundation with
another Silicon Valley power couple, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan. They
also buy and renovate property in downtown Los Altos, Calif., near their home.

A spokesman told All Things D that Brin and Wojcicki would
continue to work on these projects together.

Perhaps the stickiest situation: Susan Wojcicki, Anne's
sister, is a top executive at Google.

The stunning revelation sent shock waves through Silicon
Valley, where the couple have long held a high profile.